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This critical study explores Tolkien's lesser-known essay, highlighting the significant role of language invention in the development of Middle-earth and its influence on modern fantasy, including George R. R. Martin's Game of Thrones. It delves into the intricate connections between linguistic creativity and world-building, offering insights into how Tolkien's linguistic innovations laid the groundwork for subsequent fantasy literature.
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A Secret Vice, J. R. R. Tolkien
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- Title
- A Secret Vice
- Subtitle
- Tolkien on Invented Languages
- Language
- English
- Authors
- J. R. R. Tolkien
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Publisher
- 2019
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 224
- ISBN13
- 9780008348090
- Description
- This critical study explores Tolkien's lesser-known essay, highlighting the significant role of language invention in the development of Middle-earth and its influence on modern fantasy, including George R. R. Martin's Game of Thrones. It delves into the intricate connections between linguistic creativity and world-building, offering insights into how Tolkien's linguistic innovations laid the groundwork for subsequent fantasy literature.